Weddings at Second
Get married in a National Historic Landmark! Our 1901 Arts and Crafts sanctuary, home to nine Tiffany windows and extraordinary murals, attracts visitors from all over the world. The church is available for weddings of all sizes. Located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, we are near several reception venues and iconic photography locations, and easily accessible by public transit.
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We welcome gay and straight couples. Because the sanctuary is a consecrated space, religious ceremonies must be Christian. You may hold a nonreligious ceremony, provided it is respectful of the purpose of the space. If you have questions about a specific tradition or element of your ceremony, please reach out to the Pastor. We do not have a dress code.
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Our Music Director’s services are built into a typical wedding package, which may include our exceptional 1917 organ and/or piano. Our Music Director may be able to arrange vocalists or other instrumentalists by special request for an additional fee. If you arrange for your own instrumentalists, please note that our organ was built prior to standardized musical pitch. Instruments played with the organ must be tuned down. Please discuss this in advance with the Music Director.
Recorded music may also be used. Our sound system has an integrated CD player and aux cable plug-in. We do not have bluetooth capability.
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Yes! We require premarital counseling for couples married in our sanctuary. You can complete this with a therapist, pastor, or other trained facilitator. Please send proof of completion to your Coordinator.
Our Pastor is also available, depending on her schedule, to officiate Christian weddings. If you work with our Pastor, an officiant fee will be built into your package, which will include your required premarital counseling. This fee is waived for members of the congregation.
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Ordained Protestant clergy of the sacramental tradition (Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran, and certain other evangelical churches) may preside at communion with special permission of the church Session. Please contact the Pastor for more information.
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The main floor of the sanctuary can seat 600 people. There is additional balcony seating, should you require it.
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Our Wedding Coordinator will be with you at the rehearsal and wedding to facilitate building use. If you use the sound system, you will need someone other than the Coordinator to oversee this.
The Bridal Parlor and North Parlor are included in your rental as preparation spaces for the wedding party.
Parking is available for 18 vehicles. There is a no-parking zone in front of the church which can accommodate a limousine or bus drop-off. There are public garages and metered options nearby.
The sanctuary is accessible.
Please arrange for same-day deliveries, as we cannot accommodate overnight storage.
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Our Fellowship Hall may be rented for an additional fee. Please note this is a carpeted space.
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Standard package: $1500
Officiant: $500
(Premarital counseling only: $250)
Live stream of ceremony: $250